Episcopal Church Women: An Update from Province IV

Jackie Robe (left) of South Carolina with national ECW President Karen Patterson at the recent Province IV ECW gathering.

Earlier this month, our Diocese was represented at the annual Province IV gathering of Episcopal Church Women (ECW) by two members, including Jackie Robe, past president of Province IV ECW. Jackie offers the following report:
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The Episcopal Church in South Carolina was represented June 3-5, 2019 at the Province IV ECW Annual Meeting at Trinity Retreat Center in Pine Knoll Shores, NC (Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina) by me, Jackie Robe, and Jocelyn Irizarry-Anderson, both members of Holy Cross Faith Memorial Episcopal Church in Pawleys Island.

I had almost forgotten how wonderful it is to be present with a large group of women all working together for mission and ministry.  The three-day meeting featured updates, workshops, and future plans for the ECW.  It was wonderful to have Karen Patterson, National President of the ECW, with us to apprise us on our work in the United Nations, in the nine provinces of The Episcopal Church, and throughout the world.  She further touched on the plans for celebration in 2021 – the 150 year anniversary of the ECW organization.

It was my sincere pleasure to represent the re-entry of our diocese for the first time in seven years at this fabulous event.  It was an even greater blessing to have the support of our bishop, Bishop Skip Adams, who submitted a touching letter which was read and received by ovation (see below).

In the hopes of reviving and revitalizing the ECW in our diocese, The Episcopal Church in South Carolina, I am asking for all women in our churches to answer a few questions:

1. Do you have an active ECW branch at your church?
2. Are you interested in helping to organize an annual meeting, at a convenient location, within the next 10 months?
3. Are you willing to take on diocesan/deanery leadership?

Please respond in written format via email or U.S. mail to me at the following addresses no later than August 1, 2019.

Jackie Robe
3791 Brookside Drive
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Email:  [email protected]
 
Many thanks to the special women of Province IV who so enthusiastically welcomed us back.  Let’s keep this momentum going!
 
Jackie

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A Message to Province IV ECW from Bishop Adams
 
Dear Friends in Christ,

It is my great joy to send you my greetings on behalf of The Episcopal Church in South Carolina. As you may be aware, our part of South Carolina has not been represented at an annual gathering in six years. We want you to know we are still here, full of energy and hope, seeking to be faithful to our loving, liberating and life-giving God through the Episcopal Church.  

I know that Jackie will represent us well as she brings back news of how we can be supportive of the ongoing ministry of the Episcopal Church Women. I am grateful for who you are and what you do in the name of Jesus on behalf of all God’s people.

Blessings and peace to you in Christ,

Bishop Skip Adams